Re: Why is CONFIG_VT forced on?

Rob Landley
2019-12-31T01:42:05Z

On 12/30/19 6:59 PM, Randy Dunlap wrote:
> #
> # Character devices
> #
> CONFIG_TTY=y
> # CONFIG_VT is not set
>
> But first you must set/enable EXPERT. See the bool prompt.

Wait, the if doesn't _disable_ the symbol? It disables _editability_ of the
symbol, but the symbol can still be on (and displayed) when the if is false?
(Why would...)

Ok. Thanks for pointing that out. Any idea why the menuconfig help text has no
mention of this?

Rob